Semiconductor Ecosystem Push: Industry Seeks Incentives for Materials & Supply Chain Growth
India’s semiconductor industry is urging the government to introduce targeted financial incentives—including capital subsidies, tax rebates, and power cost support—to strengthen the broader semiconductor ecosystem beyond just fabs and ATMP units. The demand comes as India moves into the next phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0). Industry players highlighted that while current policies […]
Solar Defence Investment: ₹12,800 Crore Facility to Manufacture Drones, Robots & Missile Systems
Solar Defence & Aerospace has announced a $1.4 billion (₹12,800 crore) investment to build a large defence manufacturing facility in Nagpur. The facility will focus on producing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), robotics systems, and missile technologies, strengthening India’s domestic defence production capabilities. The plant will have the capacity to manufacture up to 10,000 drones annually, […]
Malaysia Semiconductor Deal Probe: Anti-Graft Agency Investigates $280M Government Agreement
Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into alleged fraud, abuse of power, and governance issues linked to a 1.11 billion ringgit (about $280 million) deal between the Malaysian government and UK-based chip company Arm Holdings. The agreement was originally signed to strengthen Malaysia’s semiconductor industry and expand high-value chip production. Authorities have already […]
Border Security Robotics: Extreme-Temperature Defence Robots to Be Built in Nagpur
India is set to manufacture advanced defence robots capable of operating in extreme temperatures as low as –40°C at a new Robotics & UAV facility in MIHAN-SEZ, Nagpur. The project is being developed by Solar Defence & Aerospace, a subsidiary of the Solar Group, as part of India’s growing push toward advanced defence technology and […]
India–Netherlands Collaboration: India Seeks Dutch Expertise for Semiconductor Growth
India is strengthening its semiconductor ambitions by seeking technical expertise and partnerships with Dutch semiconductor companies. An Indian trade delegation recently visited the Eindhoven technology hub in the Netherlands to explore collaboration opportunities in chip manufacturing and semiconductor equipment. The Netherlands is home to major semiconductor players such as ASML and NXP Semiconductors, which specialize […]
Western Coalfields Discovery: Rare Earth Elements Found in Six Mines in Maharashtra
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, has discovered eight strategic minerals including rare earth elements (REEs) in six of its mines in Maharashtra. The discovery was made during analysis of mining overburden and waste materials, revealing economically significant concentrations of critical minerals. The minerals identified include Potash (K), Tellurium (Te), Titanium (Ti), […]
Electric Mobility in India: Growing Consumer Confidence in EV Adoption
India’s electric mobility sector is witnessing a major shift as consumers and businesses are becoming increasingly comfortable adopting electric vehicles (EVs). What once began as a niche and experimental segment is now evolving into a mainstream mobility solution, driven by technological improvements and better infrastructure. Advancements in battery technology, longer driving ranges, and the expansion […]
India’s Role in Global Semiconductor Supply Chain: US Envoy Highlights Strategic Importance
A senior US envoy emphasized that India’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain is “essential” as countries compete to dominate chip production. Speaking during the inauguration of Micron Technology’s semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat, the envoy noted that building resilient chip supply chains requires trusted manufacturing ecosystems across multiple countries. The envoy highlighted that […]
India’s Semiconductor Expansion: Three More Chip Plants to Start Operations in 2026
India’s semiconductor ecosystem is gaining momentum as three additional semiconductor plants are expected to begin commercial operations in 2026, according to Union IT and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This comes after the inauguration of Micron Technology’s ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat, which marked the start of India’s first large-scale semiconductor production. The government has approved […]
India’s Semiconductor Market: Projected to Reach $103 Billion by 2030
India’s semiconductor market is expected to grow rapidly and reach around $103 billion by 2030, driven by rising demand from artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs), and defence technologies. The expansion is supported by increasing investments in semiconductor manufacturing, data-centre infrastructure, and government initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission. Rapid growth in AI infrastructure […]